What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal position at Oak Grove School District 68?
EVALUATION:
Evaluated annually by a District administrator, as assigned and in accordance with provisions of
the Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Personnel.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Leads the implementation of school-wide disciplinary procedures, including parental
communication and support of student behavioral plans while working closely with the Dean of
Students to ensure consistent disciplinary practices in the District
● Leads and supports the implementation of the problem-solving process that includes an emphasis on
data collection, academic intervention, and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
● Leads extracurricular clubs, after-school activities, organizes school events, and assemblies
● Leads the substitute teacher hiring, training, and job-filling process
● Leads collaborative work with Social Emotional Teacher & administration to facilitate a K-8 plan
● Leads crucial conversations with individuals, teams, and staff based on students' social-emotional
needs for the purpose of enhancing student learning and achievement
● Leads collaborative work with the Director of Extended Day & Lunch/Recess as well as administration
to facilitate a K-8 plan
● Assists the Principal with the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of certified and
non-certified staff
● Participates in leadership meetings and other such meetings as may be required by the Principal or
Superintendent
● Assists in the responsibility for the accurate and timely preparation of all school reports as required by
the Principal
● Assists in serving as the LEA for 504 and IEP meetings as required by the Principal or Director of
Student Services
● Assists in the creation of master schedule and manages building and student scheduling
● Assists in coordinating Transportation for the district
● Assists the Principal in implementing the strategic direction for the building
● Assists in establishing parent/guardian events and participates in necessary committee work
● Assists in regular team meetings to discuss ongoing delivery of instruction
● Assists with developing and implementing professional learning for teachers and staff focused on
district initiatives, including the planning of staff and team meetings
● Assists in providing instructional leadership and models appropriate behavior and communication
strategies with students, parents, and the community
● Assumes the responsibilities of the building Principal in their absence
● Performs other duties as assigned
COMMUNITY & SAFETY:
● Administers the building in a manner consistent with the health, welfare, and safety of students and staff
● Leads the collaboration with the Athletic Director (AD) in the responsibility for the supervision and
implementation of the school’s athletics
● Assists the Principal in a school
● Assists in informing all assigned personnel regarding procedures and disseminates information from the
Principal and Superintendent
● Assists in monitoring the use of the school building by outside groups in collaboration with the Director
of Building and Grounds
REQUIREMENTS:
● Professional Educator License with Administrative endorsement (Type-75)
● Knowledge of strategies and protocols to meet the diverse social and emotional needs
● Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills
● Ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently
● Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and take initiative
EVALUATION:
● As per current State Law
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
● While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel,
talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is
regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10
pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to
focus. Within the work environment, the employee is exposed to a computer screen and regularly works
within the office environment. The employee occasionally works evenings and/or weekends. The
employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee will have contact with
the public, which requires an appropriate demeanor and appearance. The noise level of the work
environment is typically moderate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to reasonably
accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made that may pose serious health or
safety risks to the employee or others which impose undue hardships on the district.
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000